Kay Horacefield -Houston-Clear Lake City-League City, TX

Market Update this week for League City, Texas, shows mildly positive indication for the market. The median list price in League City, zip code 77573, this week is $209,900. There are 755 properties on the market with an average of 163 days on the market.

The average list price is $260,434 with an average asking price of $83.00 per square foot. This is for an average 4.0 bedroom and 2.5 bath home. Since this is a Buyer's Market, prices are not yet moving higher as excess inventory is consumed. However, as supply and demand trends continue, the market moves into the Seller's zone, and we are likely to see upward pressure on pricing.

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Houston,Texas-Clear Lake City Zip Code 77059 Market Update

How is the market in Clear Lake City, Houston, Texas 77059? This week the median list price in Houston, Texas 77059 is $269,800. The 136 properties have been on the market for an average of 136 days.

The inventory in 77059 has lightened lately and the Market Action Index shows a Strong Buyer's Market. The Median List Price is $269,800 and the Average List Price is $342,908. Which gives a Asking Price Per Square Foot of $88.00. The Median House Size is 3,028 square feet with Median Number of Bedrooms 4.0 and median Number of Bathrooms 3.0.

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Choose Your Closing Time Wisely

Choose wisely when you are scheduling your closing time appointment with your title company. Yes, I know that you as a buyer are anxious to close and want to get the first time available. That is understandable.

What may not be so apparent for Houston,Texas, Clear Lake and League City, TX, buyers is that the last Friday of the month may not be the best time to schedule your closing. Why would this be important to consider? The simple reason is that the majority of buyers want to close on the same day of the month. This can cause a backlog and delay of paper work being taken care of on the day that you close.

Unless the transaction get completely funded, you as a buyer are really not the new owner even though the papers have been signed and you gave your check. Now that could cause you to question loud and clear. Right? The paperwork still has to go through a few more steps. Not until you have the "all clear" that the transaction has funded, are you as new owners in a position to move into the home.

Avoid Added Cost and Inconvenience

Let's take a an example of what could happen if you chose to schedule you closing late in the day on a Friday for example. The completely signed transaction would have to be sent to the bank before the bank's wire service has closed for the day. If the papers arrive at the bank after the wire service for the day has ended, then the property would not fund until the next business day, which would be on Monday. Therefore, you as a new buyer would not have occupancy of the house until Monday when the banks opens and could complete the transaction.

Knowing that you do not want to keep your belongings in a moving van over the weekend and pay for the extra days, I highly suggest that you choose wisely when you schedule you closing with your title company. There is nothing like the unwanted feeling of disappointment and difficulties that a delayed funding could cause.

It is very important that you have a relationship with a Realtor who knows how to and will work on your behalf to advise and protect you from as many unforeseen delays as possible that could possible pop up.

Who To Contact

If you or anyone you know who is interested in buying or selling a home in the Greater Houston Area - Clear Lake and League City, Texas, Call Kay! 713-898-6954. It will be our pleasure to assist you and answer any questions you might have. You will be glad you did!

Colors have their own language in any priced home, even in Houston, Clear Lake City and League City, Texas. A touch of color might be just what you need to revive a room. Although beige and off-white may offend no one, the right color on a home wall or in an accent area can trigger positive responses. So what colors do you use and where do you use them? That is a great question and we will explore the language of color and the words they speak.

Colors can change how you feel and have an immediate effect. Walking into a space and sensing a warm color, one automatically feels cozy and will more than likely react positively. White, on the other hand, tends to have an invisible feeling. Many new home buyers cannot imagine the opportunities the room has to offer. It has been said that pastale colors have some of the same effects on people.

Considering people's color preferences and their varied responses, studies have revealed some commonalities among the colors. I am sure you are asking at this point, "What are some of the things that specific colors say?".

• RED ...Shouts out and increases enrgy and heart rate, creates excitement, and stimulates the appetite. That is why you often see red in dining rooms.
• Orange ...Chants comfort, warmth, and cheerfulness, but too much can bring about feelings of cautiousness. Orange is often seen in living rooms and family rooms.
• Yellow ... Sings songs to brightens mood and promotes a welcoming and joyful feelings and increases positive thinking. Yellow can often be found in poorly lit foyers and dark hallways to lighten them, while the buttery shades of yellow can be found in living rooms.
• Green ... Hums restfulness, reduces the nervous system activity and muscular tension. It calms and relaxes with the reminders of nature. Light green to mid tones are good for living rooms and as an accent color.
• Blue ... Whispers to romote feelings of calmnes, security and cleanliness. It lowers the blood pressure, is cool and serves as an appetite suppresant. Blue is often found in bedrooms and peaceful areas of the home.
• Purple -- Bost creativity, imaginaion and meditation. On the other hand, it can have unplesant subconscious responses. The lighter shades of purple are prceived as youthful.

Choice of color is very personal. Any color does not have to be extreme to be used effectively in any home. The "color's language" can be a deritive or a subtle tint or tone of the particular color to create the effect the home owner want in their home. You, like me, definately want your choice of colors to be speaking and sending the right message to your buyers in any any price range in Houston, Clear Lake City and League City, Texas. Colors do have their very own language, that is a definate reality.

For any of your questions about the saleablity of your home and for any real estate questions, CallKay! at 281-282-9524 or email Kay@callkay.com. Visit http://www.ClearLakeAndLeagueCityRealty.com

Until Next Tme,

Kay Horacefield